Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 22, 2022. Coordinates are given as of the end of the day.
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3172 | S35 | E61 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Dec 28, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | Jan 19, 2023 |
| № 3171 | N23 | E36 | 09 | 0150 | Beta | Dec 26, 2022 | Jan 2, 2023 | Jan 16, 2023 |
| № 3170 | S19 | E25 | 11 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 25, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 15, 2023 |
| № 3169 | N19 | E19 | 15 | 0290 | Beta | Dec 24, 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 | Jan 14, 2023 |
| № 3168 | S16 | W24 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Dec 21, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 | Jan 11, 2023 |
| № 3163 | S19 | W80 | 06 | 0330 | Beta | Dec 17, 2022 | Dec 24, 2022 | Jan 7, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1993 to December 2022. The gray background is the average SSN index.
